US Bridges

RTE I684 over Westchester Ave

Poor

Westchester County, New York · 1.1 MI W JCT I287 & Hrp · Structure no. 000000001052890

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,390
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I684 over Westchester Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I684 over Westchester Ave in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,390 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,746 by 2031. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I684
CrossesWestchester Ave
Location1.1 MI W JCT I287 & Hrp
RouteInterstate 684
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.02654, -73.73118
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,390 (2011)
Projected traffic11,746 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I684 over Westchester Ave built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I684 over Westchester Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I684 over Westchester Ave carry?

About 8,390 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I684 over Westchester Ave?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I684 over Westchester Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.